Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in Virginia?

Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.

Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?

Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.

Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?

Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).

We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.

What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?

Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.

Are background checks required for private firearm sales in Virginia?

Yes. Virginia law requires all firearm transfers—including private sales—to include a background check conducted through the Virginia State Police or a licensed dealer. Completing a sale without this step can result in serious legal penalties.

Can I sell a firearm privately in Virginia without going through a dealer?

While Virginia allows private sales, the background check requirement still applies. This typically means coordinating with a licensed dealer or state system to complete the transfer. Selling directly to a licensed buyer like WeBuyGuns simplifies this process and ensures the transfer is fully documented.

I inherited firearms in Virginia. Do I still need a background check to sell them?

Inherited firearms are common, but selling them still requires compliance with Virginia’s background check laws. Using a licensed buyer allows you to sell an entire collection through a single documented process without managing individual transfers yourself.

Can I sell a firearm to someone who lives outside Virginia?

No. Federal law requires interstate firearm transfers to go through a licensed dealer in the buyer’s home state. Selling to a federally licensed buyer like WeBuyGuns ensures all interstate and state-level requirements are handled correctly.

Sell Guns Virginia

Published: June 25, 2024 | Updated: February 14, 2026

Sell Your Gun in Virginia - Fast, Legal & Hassle-Free

We purchase firearms statewide from Salt Lake City to St. George — through a fully licensed, online process designed to make selling your firearm compliant with Virginia’s current transfer laws.

Trusted by 40,000+ sellers · 860+ Google reviews · Over $4.5M paid out to users

Submit your firearm for a free cash offer

Looking to understand Virginia's private transfer laws before selling? Read our Virginia legal guide →

We have purchased 354 firearms from sellers across Virginia through our streamlined, fully licensed online process.

Virginia now requires background checks for all firearm transfers, including private sales. Instead of coordinating third-party checks, scheduling dealer appointments, or navigating state police systems, we provide a documented, licensed transfer based on current market demand and handle the compliance, shipping, and payment end to end.

We provide Free offers Fast Payment Fully licensed process Free insured shipping Bill of sale U.S.-based customer support

Recent examples of firearms we purchased from Virginia sellers

Handgun

Glock

.357 sig • Very Good Condition

Purchased for $350

Completed Feb 2026

Handgun

Sig Sauer

SP2022

9mm • Very Good Condition

Purchased for $250

Completed Jan 2026

Handgun

Sig

P320

9mm • Excellent Condition

Purchased for $250

Completed Jan 2026

Rifle

Stevens

22 • Excellent Condition

Purchased for $400

Completed Jan 2026

Rifle

Savage

22 hornet • Excellent Condition

Purchased for $400

Completed Jan 2026

Handgun

Pierre Beretta

96A1

.40 • Excellent Condition

Purchased for $400

Completed Jan 2026

Handgun

Sig Sauer

P230 SL

380 • Very Good Condition

Purchased for $500

Completed Jan 2026

Handgun

Freedom Arms

454 Casull

454 • Excellent Condition

Purchased for $1,700

Completed Jan 2026

Reviews from Virginia Sellers

Trevor Keeney

★★★★★ Jan 24, 2026

Perfect and seamless. No haggling or low-balling. Love working with a company that operates with such integrity. This was painless. I will be back to do business again and again!

Curt Dorman

★★★★★ Jan 18, 2026

Fast and fair!

Matthew Howard

★★★★★ Oct 17, 2025

They provided a fair offer, and quick payment. I would certainly use We Buy Guns in the future.

Jonathan Salvador

★★★★★ Aug 8, 2025

Quick simple and easy! Payment in my bank within 2 days of shipping gun to them!

Richard Little

★★★★★ Jul 5, 2025

This was a remarkably efficient and painless process. The website is easy to navigate and the instructions detailed and easy to follow. The prices offered were fair and met my expectations. The entire process from my initial inquiry to final payment took less than a week. Overall, a first class operation that I would definitely use again.

Sheila Feeney

★★★★★ Jul 22, 2025

Easy to submit guns by taking pictures. Got a quick response and since it was a reasonable offer, I accepted it. They sent me a prepaid label and I dropped the package off at FEDEX. Once they received the gun and inspected it to make sure it was as the pictures depicted, I had the option on payment and I chose direct deposit. I am very pleased that We Buy Guns has given me the ability to sell my gun.

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Major Virginia metros we serve

If you can ship a package from Virginia, you can sell directly to us.

Salt Lake City
West Valley City
Provo
West Jordan
Orem
Sandy
Ogden
St. George
Layton
South Jordan
Lehi
Logan
Murray
Draper
Taylorsville
Bountiful

We specialize in assessing and buying high-value collections and estates from Virginia residents, including WWII Collectibles, Machine Guns and Pre-Ban Firearms.

Compare your options

Ways to sell a gun in Virginia

Most sellers in Virginia compare local shops, pawn shops, auctions and private sales. The tradeoffs usually come down to price, time and legal responsibility. Below is a quick breakdown, plus a side-by-side comparison.

Local gun shops

Convenient if you want to drop it off in person, but offers can vary widely and many shops price for resale margin.

• Fast in-person option
• Offers depend on current inventory
• You may need to visit many shops

Pawn shops

Usually the quickest route, but commonly the lowest payout since the goal is short-term resale or loans, not market matching.

• Very fast
• Lowest typical offers
• Limited firearm expertise

Auctions / consignment

Can work for collectible firearms, but sales timelines are unpredictable and final payouts depend on demand, fees and whether the item sells.

• Weeks to months to complete sale
• Commissions reduce final payout
• No guaranteed sale price

Private sale

Private sales can avoid dealer fees, but require listings, meetups and handling compliance yourself.

• Must meet buyers in person
• Highest legal compliance risk
• Time spent listing and negotiating

WeBuyGuns.com

Licensed online buyer

Sell from home with a federally licensed buyer. All transactions are handled through a licensed firearms dealer, with shipping and transfer completed in compliance with applicable laws.

• No listings or stranger meetups
• Free shipping & clear instructions
• Licensed, compliant process
• Fast payment

How We Buy Guns compares to other ways to sell

Option	Typical offer	Time to payment	Convenience	Legal risk
Local gun shop In-person sale	Often lower (local resale only)	Same day (varies)	In-person & expect negotiation	Low
Pawn shop Fast cash	Low	Same day	In-person visit required	Low
Auctions / consignment Higher upside, more wait	Variable (fees apply)	Weeks to months	Drop-off, paperwork, waiting	Moderate
Private sale / classifieds You handle everything	Variable	Unpredictable	Meetups, negotiation, messaging	High
WeBuyGuns.com Licensed online buyer	Often much higher We make offers based on the national market	Issued same day when we receive the firearm	No travelNo hassle, no haggling	Very low We handle compliance

Our process for firearm sellers in Virginia

Our process is designed to help Virginia sellers complete a legally compliant, documented sale with clear steps fast offer turnaround and fast payment.

Tell us what you have: Use our offer submission form. Share the make, model and condition, along with photos of the firearm, optics, accessories and any markings that affect value.
Get a fast and free offer: We review the details and provide a written offer based on the firearm, configuration and current demand, usually within 24 hours.
Ship with clear instructions: If you accept our offer, we provide a prepaid shipping label and clear, step-by-step instructions so your firearm is packaged and shipped correctly.
Get paid quickly: Once received and inspected, we issue payment using the method selected during checkout and finalize the documented transfer.

Compliance note: All firearms are transferred and processed through our Federal Firearms License (FFL). If your item has special considerations (NFA items, inherited firearms, unusual configurations), we’ll walk you through what applies and what to expect before you ship anything.

Have questions about the process, how to get started, or your specific firearms?

Call us at (317) 804-8713

Our track record

We are trusted by firearm sellers nationwide

Sell with confidence — no hassle and no hidden fees. Our streamlined process has facilitated thousands of firearms transactions nationwide, paying out over $4.5 million to users on our platform.

Sellers on the platform: 40,000+
Paid out to sellers: $4.5 Million

We purchase firearms and ensure compliance in every state, including Virginia: Fast nationwide service
All transactions are handled by firearms professionals to ensure legal compliance: Licensed FFL with a class 3 SOT

What our most recent customers have to say

Sammie Holt

★★★★★ Feb 14, 2026

The process was simple and easy the help that I received from Chris was amazing so if I ever want to sell another weapon it will definitely be to you guys

Lhaleymusic

★★★★★ Feb 14, 2026

Super fast communication

Super fast payment

Always fair with no shenanigans

James Earley

★★★★★ Feb 14, 2026

Process moved very well. Will participate again

Done three, likely will again.. Did again, made it four. Still good.

As usual well done, although I believe the offer cou;d have been a little bit higher....

Fourth sale, would do again. Smooth operation, excellent follow-up from Chris...

Excellent program, well run....

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Frequently asked questions

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Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in Virginia?: Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.
Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?: Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.
How long are offers good for?: Offers are valid for 14 days.
Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?: Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).
How do I get paid?: We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.
What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?: Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.
Are background checks required for private firearm sales in Virginia?: Yes. Virginia law requires all firearm transfers—including private sales—to include a background check conducted through the Virginia State Police or a licensed dealer. Completing a sale without this step can result in serious legal penalties.
Can I sell a firearm privately in Virginia without going through a dealer?: While Virginia allows private sales, the background check requirement still applies. This typically means coordinating with a licensed dealer or state system to complete the transfer. Selling directly to a licensed buyer like WeBuyGuns simplifies this process and ensures the transfer is fully documented.
I inherited firearms in Virginia. Do I still need a background check to sell them?: Inherited firearms are common, but selling them still requires compliance with Virginia’s background check laws. Using a licensed buyer allows you to sell an entire collection through a single documented process without managing individual transfers yourself.
Can I sell a firearm to someone who lives outside Virginia?: No. Federal law requires interstate firearm transfers to go through a licensed dealer in the buyer’s home state. Selling to a federally licensed buyer like WeBuyGuns ensures all interstate and state-level requirements are handled correctly.

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